It is a Housekeeping System Developed by the Japanese. It helps in Creating a Better Working. It also improves the quality process. In order to achieve high levels of quality, safety, and productivity, workers must have a conducive working.
5-S consists of
SEIRI – Organisation/Sort out
SEITON – Orderliness/Systemize
SEISO – The Cleaning/Shining
SEIKETSU – STANDARDIZE
SHITSUKE - Sustain/Discipline
SEIRI (ORGANISING)
· Decide what you need.
· Remove unnecessary clutter.
· All tools, gauges, materials, classified and then stored.
· Remove items which are broken, unusable or only occasionally used.
SEITON (ORDERLINESS)
· Once you have eliminated all the unneeded items, Now turn to the left over items and arrange them in order.
· Organize layout of tools and equipment
· Designated locations
· Use tapes and labels
· Ensure everything is available as it is needed and at the “point of use”
· Positions of aisles and storage places clearly marked.
· Tools classified and stored by frequency of use.
· Pallets stacked correctly.
· Safety equipment should be easily accessible.
· Floors should be in good condition.
SEISO (CLEANINESS/SHINE)
· Create a spotless workplace
· Identify and eliminate causes of dirt and grime – remove the need to clean
· Sweep, dust, polish and paint
· Divide areas into zones
· Define responsibilities for cleaning
· Tools and equipment must be owned by an individual
· Focus on removing the need to clean
SEIKETSU (STANDARDISATION)
· Generate a maintenance system for the first three
· Develop procedures, schedules, practices
· Continue to assess the use and disposal of items
· Regularly audit using checklists and measures of housekeeping
· Real challenge is to keep it clean
SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN / DISCIPLINE)
· Means inoculate courtesy & good habits
· Driving force behind all 5S
· Make it a way of life
· Part of health and safety
· Involve the whole workforce
· Develop and keep good habits
Advantages of 5-S:
· Items are easy to locate.
· This leads to higher workstation efficiency, a fundamental goal in mass production.
· A clean and tidy workplace leads to greater well being and increased motivation
· Company image improves
· Health and Safety is ensured
· Well maintained machines
· Produces good Quality
· Productivity increases.
· Lean Manufacturing
· Smooth working, no obstruction
· Time saving
· Quick retrieval
· Accidents & mistakes minimized
· Increases space
· Creates workplace ownership